Agenda Document Pack - Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee - 27/10/2025
Perth and Kinross Council · 27 October 2025
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Ambition | Compassion | Integrity Our vision is for a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Council Building 2 High Street Perth PH1 5PH 20/10/2025 A hybrid meeting of the Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee will be held in the Council Chamber on Monday, 27 October 2025 at 13:45. If you have any queries please contact Democratic Services on (01738) 475000 or email Committee@pkc.gov.uk. THOMAS GLEN Chief Executive Those attending the meeting are requested to ensure that all notifications are silent on their device and other devices are in silent mode. Please note that the meeting will be broadcast online and recorded. The recording will be publicly available on the Council’s website following the meeting. Members: Councillor Keith Allan Councillor Steven Carr Councillor Stewart Donaldson Councillor Grant Laing Councillor Alan Watt Page 1 of 14
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Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee Monday, 27 October 2025 Agenda Members are reminded of their obligation to declare any financial or non- financial interest which they may have in any item on this agenda in accordance with the councillors’ code of conduct. 1 WELCOME AND APOLOGIES 2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST 3 MINUTE OF MEETING OF THE AUCHTERARDER COMMON GOOD FUND COMMITTEE OF 18 AUGUST 2025 FOR APPROVAL (copy herewith) 5 - 6 4 MATTERS ARISING 5 APPLICATIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Report by Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities (copy herewith 25/268) 7 - 10 6 2025/26 FINANCIAL STATEMENT Report by Chief Finance Officer (copy herewith 25/269) 11 - 14 Page 3 of 14
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Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee Minute of hybrid meeting of the Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee held in the Council Chamber, 2 High Street, Perth on Monday 18 August 2025 at 1.05pm. Present: Councillors K Allan, S Carr, S Donaldson and A Watt. In Attendance: S Kimmett (Culture and Community Services); A O’Brien (Finance and Business Support); S Hendry, A Taylor, A Brown and R Ramsay (all Legal and Governance). Apologies: Councillor G Laing. Councillor K Allan, Convener, Presiding. 1. Welcome and Apologies Councillor K Allan welcomed all present to the meeting and an apology for absence was noted as above. 2. Declarations of Interest There were no declarations of interest in terms of Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 3. Minute of Meeting of Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee of 5 May 2025 for Approval The minute of meeting of the Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee of 5 May 2025 was submitted and approved as a correct record. 4. Matters Arising There were no matters arising. 5. Applications for Financial Assistance There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Housing and Communities (25/192) asking Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee to consider two small grant applications for financial assistance. (i) Auchterarder Primrose Amateur Football Club Resolved: Auchterarder Primrose Amateur Football Club be awarded a grant of £1,950 towards pitch maintenance. (ii) Auchterarder Guiding Resolved: Auchterarder Guiding be awarded a grant of £450 towards their October trip to Paris. 3 Page 5 of 14
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6. 2025/26 Financial Statement There was submitted a report by the Strategic Lead – Finance and Business Support (25/193) providing an update on the actual income and expenditure to 30 June 2025 and the projected outturn for 2025/26. Resolved: The actual and projected income and expenditure to 31 March 2026, as detailed in Appendix 1 to Report 25/193, be noted. Page 6 of 14
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Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Committee or Board: Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 27 October 2025 Report Title: Applications for Financial Assistance Report Number: 25/268 Report Author: Sarah Kimmet, Community Empowerment Officer communityempowerment@pkc.gov.uk Organisational Lead: Elaine Ritchie, Strategic Lead - Housing and Communities 1. Purpose 1.1 The report asks Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee to consider one grant application. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendations 3. Background / Main Issues 4. Proposals 5. Conclusion 6. Impact and Value Assessment 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Consider the grant application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 3. Background / Main Issues 3.1 Perth and Kinross Council owns land and property which forms part of the Common Good of the former burghs in Perth and Kinross and has a statutory duty in terms of section 15 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 to administer this land and property "having regard to the interests of the inhabitants" of those former burghs. This duty also applies to the administration of the associated Common Good Funds. 5 Page 7 of 14
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3.2 The Common Good Funds have traditionally demonstrated their support to local residents and organisations by distributing grants. These grant awards allow individuals and local organisations to carry out a wide range of community-based activities. 3.3 Applications to Common Good Funds vary across the different former burghs of Perth and Kinross. 3.4 The 2025/26 Budget for the Auchterarder Common Good Fund was approved at the Committee meeting on 05 May 2025 (Report 25/103 refers). A summary of the approved Financial Assistance budget, committed grant funding, and the budget remaining, is provided below: 2025/26 Financial Assistance Budget £20,000 Value of grants paid and committed £22,870 Remaining Financial Assistance Budget £0 Value of funding under request £1,000 4. Proposals Auchterarder Riding for the Disabled 4.1 Auchterarder Riding for the Disabled (RDA) harness the power of horses to enrich lives, supporting disabled people through innovative programmes that promote well-being, physical health and confidence. This builds balance and coordination, builds social connections, combats isolation and boosts well- being and happiness for participants. This is provided through weekly sessions to local school children affording them the experience of riding with inclusion regardless of disability. 4.2 This year Auchterarder RDA have had to retire their sole RDA owned horse on ill health. This was one of only four horses that the group use each session, and as a result they have had to reduce the number of children benefiting from the experience. This can be very upsetting for the children as routine is especially important to children with additional needs. The group have support from Gleneagles Equestrian Centre who provide the three additional horses, as well as use of the arena and facilities. 16 children and young people from the Common Good area will benefit each week. 4.3 A breakdown of costs applied for is detailed below. Specific items Basis of Costing Amount Purchase of horse. (Mature and schooled to the required level for RDA) Market rates for horses of required temperament, age and experience £12,000 Total proposed expenditure £12,000 Contribution from club funds £10,000 The Rotary Club of Perth – pending £500 Funding Requested from Auchterarder Common Good Fund £1,000 Page 8 of 14
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4.4 Auchterarder Riding for the Disabled have not received funding from the Auchterarder Common Good Fund in the previous three years. Consideration 4.5 Committee are asked to consider the request and agree any funding to be awarded 5. Conclusion 5.1 The Committee is asked to consider the application and agree any financial assistance to be awarded. 6. Impact and Value Assessment https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/54399/Auchterarder-Common-Good-Fund- Applications-for-Financial- Assistance/pdf/Auchterarder_Common_Good_Fund_Applications_for_Financi al_Assistance.pdf?m=1758730602013 Page 9 of 14
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Our vision is a Perth and Kinross where everyone can live life well, free from poverty and inequality Committee: Auchterarder Common Good Fund Committee Date of Meeting: 27 October 2025 Report Title: 2025/26 Financial Statement Report Number: 25/269 Report Author: Alison O’Brien, Corporate Accounting Manager Organisational Lead: Scott Walker, Chief Finance Officer 1. Purpose 1.1 This report provides details of actual income and expenditure to 30 September 2025 and the projected outturn for 2025/26. 1.2 Sections 1. Purpose 2. Recommendation 3. Background/Context 4. Main Issues 5 Conclusion 6. Impact and Value Assessment 7. Appendices 2. Recommendation It is recommended that the Committee: 2.1 Note the actual income and expenditure to 30 September 2025 and the projected outturn to 31 March 2026, as set out in Appendix 1. 3. Background/Context 3.1 This report provides an update on the actual income and expenditure to 30 September 2025 and projected outturn to 31 March 2026. 6 Page 11 of 14
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4. Main Issues Financial Statement 2025/26 4.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, the budgeted surplus for the Fund for 2025/26 is £6,300. Given the level of financial assistance approved to date, those under consideration at today’s meeting, and updated expenditure outturns, the projected surplus is now £6,791. The projected Fund balance at 31 March 2026 is £334,066. There is a movement of £4,480 in the surplus from the previous committee in August 2025 due to the updated underspend in repairs and maintenance of £5,000. 5 Conclusion 5.1 As detailed in Appendix 1, the projected surplus for the Fund for 2025/26 is £6,791 and the anticipated Fund balance at 31 March 2026 is £334,066. 6. Impact and Value Assessment 6.1 This is an operational report, and as such, an impact and value assessment is not required. 7. Appendices 7.1 Appendix 1 – Auchterarder Common Good Fund – Financial Statement for Period to 30 September 2025. Page 12 of 14
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Appendix 1 AUCHTERARDER COMMON GOOD FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR PERIOD TO 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 Actual Committed & Projected BUDGET to Under Consideration Over / (Under) 2025/26 30-Sep-25 31-Mar-26 £ £ £ EXPENDITURE PROPERTY COSTS Repairs & Maintenance 5,000 0 0 (5,000) OTHER SUPPLIES & SERVICES Financial Assistance 20,000 11,251 12,619 3,870 Christmas Lighting 3,000 0 3,000 0 Total Expenditure 28,000 11,251 15,619 (1,130) INCOME Rents, Fees & Charges 21,000 11,892 9,110 2 Interest Earned 13,300 0 13,300 0 Total Income 34,300 11,892 22,410 2 Surplus / (Deficit) for Year 6,300 641 6,791 1,132 Revenue Balance at 1 April 2025 327,275 327,275 Surplus for the Year 6,300 6,791 Projected Fund Balance at 31 March 2026 333,575 334,066 Financial Assistance Actual Amount (£) Meeting A&A Connected £ 3,625.00 05/05/2025 Friends of Aytoun Hall £ 5,676.00 05/05/2025 Auchterarder Primrose Amateur Football Club £ 1,950.00 18/08/2025 11,251.00£ Committed Amount (£) Meeting A&A Connected £ 10,875.00 05/05/2025 Friends of Aytoun Hall £ 294.00 05/05/2025 Auchterarder Guiding 450.00£ 18/08/2025 £ 11,619.00 Under Consideration Auchterarder Riding for the Disabled 1,000.00£ 27/10/2025 £ 1,000.00 Total 23,870.00£ 6 Page 13 of 14
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